Organic Chicory Root

Chicory root is a plant that looks like a carrot or parsnip. It is a member of the dandelion family and contains a fiber called inulin, which is commonly used as a dietary supplement. Scientists have been studying the use of chicory root to prevent early-onset diabetes and to treat certain cancers. It may also help fight conditions ranging from obesity to hair loss.

History of Chicory Root

Chicory root has been used for thousands of years. The first culture to use this root for its health benefits were the ancient Egyptians. The chicory plant is indigenous to Europe, but it was cultivated across the globe and now grows in North America, Australia and Asia.

Americans used to add chicory to their coffee grinds (and it’s still popular to do so in areas of the South). The chicory flavored the coffee and decreased the amount of caffeine consumed. While you can certainly add chicory to your morning cup of Joe, we recommend taking it as a supplement to ensure you get the most out of its digestive benefits.

Benefits of Chicory Root

It’s not hard to see why chicory root has been used as a supplement for thousands of years. This root has been known to:

• Support intestinal health
• Improve gut flora
• Detoxify the gallbladder and liver
• Regulate your metabolism
• Improve cerebral blood flow
• Decreases cholesterol and increases lipids
• Ease constipation
• May promote weight loss

In addition to its holistic health benefits, chicory can also help combat a large variety of health concerns. Chicory root has also been known to:

• Ease arthritis pain and swelling
• Break down gallstones
• Combat insomnia
• Reduce hair loss
• Help fight type II diabetes
• Fight fatigue

Possible Side Effects of Chicory Root

Many doctors don’t advise handling this root directly as unprocessed chicory root may cause skin irritation (which is why we recommend taking it as a supplement!). Chicory may also trigger a ragweed allergy, so you’ll want to consult your doctor if you have a known allergy to ragweed.

How to Use Organic Chicory Root

Luckily, you don’t need to chop up your own chicory root to experience the benefits of this root. It’s available as a supplement in both soft gel and capsule form.

The soft gels are easy to swallow and are shelf-stable, ensuring your supplements stay potent for well over 90 days.

Organic Chicory Root Supplements

Our Chicory soft gels are non-GMO, which means that you won’t find genetically modified herbs and plants in our products.

We grind the chicory root into a fine powder before filling our capsules and soft gels. You can take them with water or add them to your coffee for a rich-flavored brew.

Each serving of chicory root (whether in soft gel or capsule form) is 1200 mg. Each bottle of chicory capsules comes with a 100-day supply, and our chicory soft gel bottles arrive with a 90-day supply.

Try CHICO Chicory Supplements on their own or use them in combination with any of our other CHICO supplements, such as Goat’s Rue, Leg Cramps or Inulin Powder.